Welcome to Perfect Picture Book Friday! I hope this post will be a help to those who love picture books and want to share them with their own children or those they teach.
Today’s PPBF is very special, as it is part of the BAWK & ROLL WORLD TOUR! I was so excited when Tammi Sauer asked me to be part of the tour, as she is one of my favorite picture book authors. Thanks, Tammi! As the last stop, we’re ending with a squawk! Tammi has generously offered to give one lucky follower of mine a signed copy of BAWK & ROLL. More on that later!
BAWK & ROLL
Written by: Tammi Sauer and Illustrated by: Dan Santat
Sterling Children’s Books, 2012
Fiction for ages 3 and up
Opening and brief synopsis:
Marge and Lola leaned out the tour bus window.
“We’ll miss you!” they called.
Their barnyard buddies waved.
“Good luck on your tour! Write to us!”
“We love you, chickens!”
Elvis lowered his shades.
“C’mon, chicks. Let’s roll.”
Marge and Lola hit the road with Elvis Poultry and soon discover the tour gives them stage fright. They try all sorts of things to cure it, but nothing works. Can Marge and Lola prove that chickens bawk and roll? (from Tammi’s website)
Why I like this book:
As the sequel to CHICKEN DANCE, the book continues right where the first left off, including the humor and barnyard jokes. As an adult I love the Elvis and rock and roll humor, while my youngest son loves the animals and their silly antics. It has something for everyone!
Have your kids put on a talent show, even if it is for their favorite stuffed animals or dolls, which could teach them about being in front of others and how to overcome stage fright if they are nervous.
Perfect Picture Book Friday is a wonderful idea started by Susanna Leonard Hill. For other “Just Right” books, visit her blog.
Now for the giveaway! To enter, you must be a follower of my blog AND leave a comment on this post by next Thursday, April 12, at noon EST. U.S. entries only.
In case you missed any of the previous stops of the World Tour this past week, check out the following links and for those with Twitter follow the King of Bawk and Roll at @elvispoultry.
TEAM BAWK
April 2-6 Rob Sanders: Picture This!
April 3 Julie Danielson: Seven Impossible Things Before Breakfast
April 4 Jennifer Bertman: From the Mixed-Up Files of Jennifer Bertman
April 4 Kristen Remenar: Author, Librarian, National Speaker
April 5 Julie Hedlund: Write Up My Life
April 6 Jennifer Rumberger: Children's Author
Easter blessings! Have a great week!
Elvis, Marge and Lola are all ove rthe web this week. Rock on, guys!
ReplyDeleteThankyou.Thankyouverymuch. :)
DeleteI keep hearing wonderful reviews about Bawk and Roll, I can't wait to pick this up for the kiddos and ME! Thanks so much for sharing Tammi's book with us Jennifer and for hosting a giveaway. :)
ReplyDeleteIt'll have you all shook up. :)
DeleteOh, I just happened upon Chicken Dance at the library. So funny! I can't wait to read the sequel. BAWK!
ReplyDeleteSQUAWK!
DeleteI really need to get my hands on this book, I'm reading so many great reviews about it! Thank you for sharing.
ReplyDeleteYes. Last week was pretty much a Chicken Fest.
DeleteThe title is awesome. Combined with Elvis and humor--really, really fun!
ReplyDeleteMaybe even...bawktastic? :)
DeleteWe currently have "Chicken Dance" from the library. I can't wait to read Tammi's latest. Marge and Lola rock...literally.
ReplyDeleteYay! Then you're just in time for the sequel!
DeleteI discovered Tammi Sauer's books recently and can't get enough. Pass the puns!
ReplyDelete*blushes*
DeleteI loved Chicken Dance and can't wait to read Bawk And Roll! It looks like such fun! Thanks for adding it to our list :)
ReplyDeleteAw! That's great to hear. :)
DeleteI LOVE the cover picture of this book! Chicken Dance was an awesome book and I also like Ms. Sauers Me Want Pet and Cowboy Camp! Get PPBF pick!
ReplyDeleteThankyouthankyouverymuch!
DeleteKeep hearing good things about this book. The cover is priceless. I like Tammi Sauers after I reviewed her book "Cowboy Camp" last summer. She is fun!
ReplyDeleteDan Santat is pretty much a genius. :)
DeleteThis looks like such a fun book. That cover is to die for. I would LOVE to win this book.
ReplyDeletePlus, it has texture and spot gloss. OOH! :)
DeleteThanks so much for stopping by everyone! Good luck in the drawing!
ReplyDeleteIf he would sing The Green Green Grass of Home my tail feathers would perk up. :)
ReplyDeleteNice request. :)
DeleteI hope Elvis, Marge and Lola take wing now that they've been through this tour! :-)
ReplyDeleteYeah. They flew the coop and hit the spa!
DeleteI love the entire concept of 'world tours' for picture books. Simply amazing the reach of books now with the internet and blogging. I love the book cover - such rock stars indeed! And I also liked your suggestion of kids having a mini-talent-show as a possible activity. Very cute indeed. Thanks for this sharing.
ReplyDeleteThis chick is tiiiired. :) I should be vacationing in the Bahamas after that whirlwind tour!
DeleteYou bawk! :)
ReplyDeleteI'm going to have to buy BOTH of these books!
ReplyDeleteBawktastic!
DeleteJennifer, I followed! Tammi, I'm a fan! I have made every stop on the tour. You might say I am a bawker stawker :•) Of course I want to win the book!
ReplyDeleteBawker Stawkers rule. :)
DeleteGreat book, Jennifer! So nice that you are part of the blog tour...Hi Tammi, I will stop over at your site as well to say hello.
ReplyDeleteGreat resources...I am an Elvis fan from WAY back. :)
If you like Elvis Presley, you'll love Elvis Poultry. :)
DeleteThis is exactly the kind of picture book I love to read (and study for my own book someday!). Thanks for the great giveaway!
ReplyDeleteBest of luck with your writing!
DeleteThis book sounds like a hoot! Can't wait to read it. Thanks for the write-up about it.
ReplyDeleteIt's a hoot and a cluck. :)
DeleteI want in on the chuckles of this trios adventure!
ReplyDeleteMarge and Lola's headdresses are simply awesome!
When it comes to headdresses, you either go big or go home. :)
DeleteMy boys and I love "Chicken Dance" and I love Santat's illustrations. The sequel looks great! Thanks for sharing Jennifer.
ReplyDeleteGlad to hear your kiddos are Chicken Dance fans!
DeleteThankyouthankyouverymuch!
ReplyDeleteAnd thank you! :)
DeleteThis looks totally ADORABLE! I think my daughter would love it. :)
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